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Thomas Tuchel reportedly set to become England head coach

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LONDON (AP) — Thomas Tuchel is expected to be the next England head coach after widespread reports in the English media said the German was set to be confirmed as...

West Indies knock England out, join South Africa in semi-finals

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West Indies made it to the T20 World Cup semi-finals • ICC/Getty Images Dubai, October 16: West Indies 144 for 4 (Joseph 52, Matthews 50, Glenn 1-20) beat England141 for 7 (Sciver-Brunt...

Nations League: Ronaldo held scoreless as Portugal draws with Scotland

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MADRID (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo was held scoreless and Portugal lost its perfect record in the Nations League after a 0-0 draw at Scotland on Tuesday. Portugal had won...

South American World Cup qualifying: Messi scores hat trick as Argentina outclasses Bolivia

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BUENOS AIRES (AP) — A hat trick and two assists: Lionel Messi came back in style for Argentina in its 6-0 home win in a South American World Cup qualifying...

Asian World Cup qualifying: Only own-goals as Japan and Australia draw 1-1

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SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — Two own-goals saw the points shared Tuesday as Japan and Australia drew 1-1 in Asian World Cup qualifying. Shogo Taniguchi accidentally put Australia ahead just...

Ghulam's debut century carries Pakistan as England stay in touch

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Kamran Ghulam made a hundred on debut • Getty Images Multan (Pakistan), October 15: Pakistan 259 for 5 (Ghulam 118, Ayub 77) vs England There has been precious little for Pakistan...

Ferguson to leave Man Utd global ambassador role

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Sir Alex Ferguson (centre) attended Manchester United's 1-1 draw at Old Trafford in the Europa League against Twente last month. (Getty Images) BBC Sport, October 15 — Sir Alex...

NZ knock Pakistan (and India) out; secure first T20 World Cup semi spot in eight years

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That's what it means: New Zealand progress to the semi-finals • ICC/Getty Images Dubai, October 15 — Shortly after Amelia Kerr claimed Sadia Iqbal's wicket to seal New Zealand's first T20 World Cup...

France and Germany beat fierce rivals in Nations League

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AP Soccer, October 15 — France and Germany had stand-in forwards to thank for wins over fierce rivals in the Nations League on Monday. With Kylian Mbappé again absent, Randal...

Nigeria set to boycott Afcon 2025 qualifier in Libya

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Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong described the squad's treatment in Libya as "mind games." (Getty Images) BBC Sport, October 14 — Nigeria will boycott their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations...

Semi-final spot at stake as New Zealand face Pakistan

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New Zealand will look to seal a semi-final spot on Monday • ICC/Getty Images New Zealand vs Pakistan Dubai, 6pm local time New Zealand squad: Sophie Devine (capt), Suzie Bates,...

De Decker stuns Humphries to win World Grand Prix

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De Decker had never previously been past the last 32 of a major PDC tournament. (Simon O'Connor/PDC) BBC Sport, October 14 — Mike de Decker caused a huge upset...

West Indies go 1-0 up after Lewis, King outshine Kamindu, Asalanka

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Evin Lewis and Brandon King scored 74 runs in the powerplay for West Indies • AP Photo/Viraj Kothalawala Dambulla, October 14: West Indies 180 for 5 (King 63, Lewis 50, Pathirana...

Yamal leaves Spain squad with muscle strain, will miss game against Serbia

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BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Teenage standout Lamine Yamal has left Spain’s squad after he strained a muscle in his left leg. Yamal will miss Spain’s Nations League home game against Serbia...

Australia clinch thriller to book yet another semi-final; India on the brink

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Phoebe Litchfield was handy with the bat and in the field • ICC/Getty Images Sharjah, October 14: Australia 151 for 8 (Harris 40, McGrath 32, Perry 32, Renuka 2-24, Deepti 2-28)...

UEFA Nations League: England beats Finland 3-1

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Jack Grealish, who has just become a father for the first time, celebrates putting England ahead against Finland in Helsinki. (Getty Images) Helsinki, October 14 — England recovered from...